01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC AG73 R&D- Energy: Solar/Photovoltaic (Advanced Development) Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code AG73
Federal contract activity classified under R&D- Energy: Solar/Photovoltaic (Advanced Development) across FY 2008–FY 2014. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC AG73 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC AG73 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2008–FY 2014 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$7.0K
FY 2014| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | $0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| FY 2009 | $36.6K | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| FY 2010 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −100.0% |
| FY 2011 | $484.5K | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| FY 2012 | $0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | −100.0% |
| FY 2013 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| FY 2014 | $7.0K | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2008–FY 2014.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $484.5K | 4 | 1 | 91.7% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $36.6K | 1 | 1 | 6.9% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $7.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC AG73?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2008–FY 2014.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY | N00173 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $484.5K | 4 | 1 | 91.7% |
| WO-AQM IT SUPPORT | 7604 | FOREST SERVICE | $36.6K | 1 | 1 | 6.9% |
| AMERICAN EMBASSY- CONAKRY | GV100 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $7.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% |
| W6QK ACC-APG NATICK | W911QY | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER | GSFC0 | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC AG73 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICROLINK DEVICES, INC. | $484.5K | 4 | 1 | 91.7% | Sep 27, 2012 |
| ENERGY TECH INC | $36.6K | 1 | 1 | 6.9% | May 22, 2009 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | $7.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | Aug 4, 2014 |
| DR TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% | Dec 1, 2008 |
| POWERFILM INCORPORATED | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% | Oct 17, 2007 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC AG73?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541712 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | $484.5K | 4 | 1 | 91.7% |
| 238210 | ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND OTHER WIRING INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS | $36.6K | 1 | 1 | 6.9% |
| 221114 | SOLAR ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION | $7.0K | 1 | 1 | 1.3% |
| 336419 | OTHER GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE PARTS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541710 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC AG73?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $484.5K | 7 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $43.6K | 2 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC AG73?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGV10014M0935 | MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Aug 4, 2014 | $7.0K | 221114 | STATE, DEPARTMENT OFAMERICAN EMBASSY- CONAKRY |
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $528.1K market as addressable.